Best 7 Chard With Bacon Citrus Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, lies a dish that captivates the senses and nourishes the soul: Chard with Bacon and Citrus Sauce. This remarkable creation blends the earthy essence of chard with the smoky allure of bacon, all harmoniously united by a vibrant citrus sauce. It's a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Our journey through this culinary masterpiece begins with the vibrant chard, a leafy green with a slightly bitter edge that adds a delightful complexity to the dish. When sautéed with aromatic garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes, the chard transforms into a tender and flavorful base for the other ingredients.

Next, we introduce the bacon, a culinary treasure that adds a smoky, savory dimension to the dish.Crispy and golden, the bacon lends its unique flavor to the chard, creating a harmonious balance between the two.

The crowning glory of this dish is the citrus sauce, a tangy and refreshing accompaniment that elevates the overall experience. A delightful blend of orange and lemon juice, white wine, and a touch of honey, the sauce brings a burst of brightness that perfectly complements the richness of the bacon and chard.

This tantalizing trio of flavors comes together effortlessly, creating a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. Whether served as a main course or a vibrant side, Chard with Bacon and Citrus Sauce is sure to impress your palate and leave you with a lasting memory of culinary excellence.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also features a variety of tempting variations that cater to different tastes and preferences. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, a meatless version replaces the bacon with roasted walnuts or almonds, adding a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. Another variation introduces the zesty flavors of arugula and goat cheese, creating a delightful contrast with the smoky bacon and tangy sauce.

For those with a penchant for spice, a spicy version of the sauce incorporates crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper, adding a fiery kick to the dish. And for those seeking a lighter alternative, a refreshing salad version transforms the chard and bacon into a vibrant and flavorful salad, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.

With its versatility and endless possibilities, Chard with Bacon and Citrus Sauce is a dish that will undoubtedly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, embark on this culinary adventure, indulge in the symphony of flavors, and let your taste buds experience the sheer delight of this remarkable creation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMED SWISS CHARD



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Creamed Swiss Chard is a creamy, flavorful side dish that's ready in 15 minutes!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch swiss chard
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash chard and dab dry. Separate stems from the leaves.
  • Cut stems into ½" slices. Chop leaves into large 1" pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add stems and cook 3-4 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Stir in heavy cream, seasoned salt & pepper and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add leaves and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 317 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ORECCHIETTE WITH BACON, LEMON AND CREAM



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 slices bacon, cut into 2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus additional juice to taste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, preferably Lea & Perrins
1 pound dried orecchiette pasta, preferably De Cecco
1/2 cup minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup water and the bacon slices. Cook until all of the water evaporates and the bacon becomes crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a kitchen towel to drain, reserving the fat in a separate bowl.
  • Make the sauce: In a large skillet, whisk together the heavy cream and sour cream. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Simmer the cream mixture over medium heat, whisking, until it thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil and season with 1/2 cup salt. The pasta water should taste like seawater. Add the orecchiette to the boiling water and stir with a slotted spoon to make sure it does not clump or stick to the bottom as it cooks. Cook until the pasta is al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting), 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta in a large colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water in case you need it to adjust the sauce.
  • Finish the dish: Reheat the pasta sauce over medium heat until it simmers gently. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the pasta to rest for 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the bacon, some of the reserved bacon fat, an additional splash of lemon juice, chives and pasta water (if needed) to make a sauce that lightly coats the pasta. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH BACON



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Olive oil, for pan
1 cup bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths, leaves cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan lightly with olive oil and add the diced bacon, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to medium-high heat. When the garlic has turned a lovely golden brown, remove from the pan and discard. At this point the bacon should start to become brown and crispy. Add the Swiss chard stems and the stock and cook until the stock has mostly evaporated. Add the Swiss chard leaves and saute until they are wilted. Season with salt.

PAN FRIED SWISS CHARD



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This is a quick, easy, and tasty way to prepare fresh Swiss chard.

Provided by melanie

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic paste
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the chopped bacon in the skillet and cook until the fat separates from the meat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice and garlic paste. Add the Swiss chard to the butter mixture. When the leaves begin to wilt, place a cover on the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Allow the chard to cook while covered for about 4 minutes. Stir the chard leaves to coat with the butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 732.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BACON AND SWISS CHARD PASTA



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Vinegar     Bacon     Spring     Summer     Family Reunion     Chard     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound linguine
12 ounces bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 very large red onion, halved, sliced (about 6 cups)
2 large bunches Swiss chard, stemmed, chopped (about 12 cups)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until beginning to crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet. Add onion and saut over medium-high heat until softened, about 7 minutes. Add Swiss chard and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add pasta cooking liquid to skillet. Toss until chard is wilted and tender, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle vinegar over; cook 1 minute.
  • Add linguine and oil to sauce in pot and toss to coat. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CHARD WITH BACON DRESSING



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Mom would prepare this for us often when fresh chard from Dad's garden was plentiful. When I finally wrote down the recipe, Mom couldn't give me exact measurements, as all good cooks are guilty of. I think this recipe is based on traditional Mennonite/Pennsylania Dutch fare, since my Dad was from that region. A blast from the past!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Chard

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb chard leaves, chopped coarsely (can substitute kale, spinach or other greens such as mustard or turnip)
2 -3 slices bacon
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain well the chard to remove grit. Cut away stems and discard.
  • Fry up bacon slices until crisp. Transfer to paper towel and drain. Let cool, then crumble. Set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
  • On medium-high heat in frying pan, add the vinegar and sugar to the bacon fat and bring to boil. Boil for about 30 seconds. Make sure not to burn; reducing heat if necessary.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add the chopped chard and sautè 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted but not slimy.
  • Add the crumbled bacon. Stir well to coat with the bacon dressing. Transfer to platter and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 367.8, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 3.3

BRAISED SWISS CHARD WITH BACON AND HOT SAUCE



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For this recipe, the greens taste best if sautéed just before serving, but you can cook the bacon and stems ahead; leave the pan on an unlit burner 'til go time.

Provided by Ann Redding

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Side     Leafy Green     Chard     Bacon     Hot Pepper     Garlic     Braise     Vinegar

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large bunches rainbow chard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mild hot sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 ounces bacon, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Remove ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 2" pieces; set aside. Tear leaves into large pieces; set aside.
  • Combine vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Cook bacon, stirring often, until lightly browned and crisp, 7-10 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and reserved chard stems; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are crisp-tender, 7-10 minutes. Add reserved chard leaves a handful at a time, letting them wilt slightly before adding more. Add sauce and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of chard. Swiss chard is the most common type used in cooking, but you can also use rainbow chard or spinach. Swiss chard has a slightly bitter taste, while rainbow chard is milder and sweeter. Spinach is the mildest of the three, but it also has the least nutrients.
  • Prepare the chard properly. Before cooking, wash the chard thoroughly and remove the tough stems. You can chop the leaves into small pieces or leave them whole.
  • Cook the chard quickly. Chard is a delicate green that can easily overcook. Cook it for just a few minutes, until it is wilted and tender.
  • Add flavor to the chard. Chard has a mild flavor, so it is important to add other ingredients to enhance its taste. You can add garlic, onion, bacon, citrus fruits, or nuts.
  • Serve the chard immediately. Chard is best served immediately after cooking, while it is still hot and tender.

Conclusion:

Chard is a versatile and nutritious green that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and minerals. Chard can be cooked in a variety of ways, but it is best when cooked quickly and served immediately. With its slightly bitter taste and tender texture, chard is a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.

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